How to Spend $25 on Groceries This Week

Is your wallet looking a little thin toward the end of the month? Your grocery bill can take a huge chunk out of your monthly budget, and by the end of the month, you’re ready for some magic to happen. Prepare to be amazed and see how you can spend $25 on groceries this week to feed a family of four.

Grab our shopping list below and follow these six simple shopping tips that’ll keep you from falling for high-cost shopping traps. You’ll be set to enjoy some serious savings!

Directions: The night before making the chili, rinse and cover the black beans with water in a bowl. Soak overnight at room temperature. In the morning, discard the liquid and place the beans, onion, canola oil and salt in a large slow cooker with one quart of water and one tablespoon of salt. Cook on high for eight to 10 hours. Remove two cups of beans (reserve these beans for the “Easy Cheesy Burrito” meal later in the week).

Drizzle oil over remaining beans. Add taco mix and tomatoes to the crock pot. Cover and cook on high for one hour, or until hot. Serve and enjoy.

Directions: In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium heat. Add eggs and use a spatula to scramble the eggs as they cook. Add cheese once the egg mixture is nearly cooked. Cook just until the cheese melts and the scrambled eggs have set. Serve atop toast and enjoy.

To keep within budget to spend $25 on groceries this week, we added bagged pinto beans to the grocery list as they provide more bang for your buck than canned beans. Dried beans may take longer to prepare, but you’ll be amazed by the flavor and how many meals you’ll get out of just one bag.